California Cracks Down on AI-Generated Deepfakes: Stay Informed on the New Regulations!
Published on: March 10, 2024
California is taking a firm stance against AI-generated exploitative imagery with a new bill introduced by Assemblymember Marc Berman. This legislation aims to amend the state’s penal code, making the creation and circulation of such content a criminal offense. The move is supported by Common Sense Media, a prominent advocate for online safety.
The bill comes as social media companies face increasing scrutiny over their content moderation practices. It builds on existing legislation signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, requiring more rigorous efforts from social media platforms to combat exploitative material and offering legal recourse to victims.
Berman's proposal, while focusing on creators and distributors of AI-generated imagery, indirectly impacts tech companies, intensifying the challenges they face in content moderation. The legislation reflects a growing effort by California, often a leader in tech regulation, to set more robust boundaries on the use of artificial intelligence.